Theme

Front

A novel can have multiple themes.

Back

TRUE

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

How to determine the theme?

Back

Consider what the character has learned.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Theme of the thirsty Crow's story:

Back

be persistent

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Theme of Tanner's baseball experience:

Back

It pays to be honest.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

NOT a theme: Treat others as you wish to be treated, With hard work you can achieve anything, You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

Back

The little boy lied to his mother.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Example of a theme: Friendship, Helping others, or Being prepared leads to success.

Back

Being prepared often leads to success.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Theme in narrative text

Back

A message the author conveys to the reader.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

A theme should be a statement, not just a word.

Back

TRUE

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

A cat ran across the street without looking and narrowly escaped a car.

Back

Look both ways before crossing the street.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

A frog jumped into a ditch, mistaking it for a pond, and was eaten by a raccoon. Lesson:

Back

Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5